koevoet Posted December 21, 2006 Report Share Posted December 21, 2006 Hi there, I am currently sailing over the Pond from the UK (doing some Subesea construction in the GOM ).We are stopping of in Mobile,Alabama. I was wondering if anybody knew of any trials dealers or accessories / clothing type shops in town (know a few bars and of course Hooters but thats all I remember from last time).any info would be appreciated. Missing Christmas and New Year with the family so soem trias related retail therapy may help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob214 Posted December 21, 2006 Report Share Posted December 21, 2006 sorry not much trials stuff in mobile, i think there are only 2 guys that live in mobile that ride trials. hooters not much for food but lots of eye candy. rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
koevoet Posted December 21, 2006 Author Report Share Posted December 21, 2006 Cheers Rob,never mind. Hooters can be nice on the eye,but when they stop serving after 6 pitchers and you and your mates are still sober its a bit off,not to mention asking a bunch Brits in there 30's for proof of age before serving you,now THAT'S funny! Think we will be alongside for a few days so maybe get New Year in Veets bar! Merry Christmas and thanks for the info matey. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrenchbender Posted December 21, 2006 Report Share Posted December 21, 2006 You could rent a car and drive to Birmingham Alabama and you could ride trials bikes with us New Years day! Mark. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
koevoet Posted December 21, 2006 Author Report Share Posted December 21, 2006 Thanks for the offer,I would take you up on it but think I may struggle to get the day off, a few hours for a beer or two may be about it! Working on the ROV systems on here till late january then I'm off home for a few weeks,get the Mont out then....cheers though,Have a cool Yule ! http://www.bergenships.com/Normand%20Cutter.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fetona Posted December 21, 2006 Report Share Posted December 21, 2006 Thanks for the offer,I would take you up on it but think I may struggle to get the day off, a few hours for a beer or two may be about it! Working on the ROV systems on here till late january then I'm off home for a few weeks,get the Mont out then....cheers though,Have a cool Yule ! http://www.bergenships.com/Normand%20Cutter.html Where are those pictures from? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
koevoet Posted December 22, 2006 Author Report Share Posted December 22, 2006 The photos were taken in Bergen,Norway, where the ship was built,it's now a UK registered vessel on long term lease to the company that I work for. Bergen is an ace place for a run ashore,but very VERY expensive..appx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skid Posted December 23, 2006 Report Share Posted December 23, 2006 Nice boat!!! What do they use it for?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
koevoet Posted December 23, 2006 Author Report Share Posted December 23, 2006 It's used for Subsea construction work,installing manifolds/templates.Flexible umbilicals etc for the oil industry,in deep waters. The ROV systems onboard are 4000m rated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike735 Posted December 24, 2006 Report Share Posted December 24, 2006 You could rent a car and drive to Birmingham Alabama and you could ride trials bikes with us New Years day! Mark. Mark, I live in B'ham, Al. and want to get into trials I am currently looking for bike and would like to come watch you guys ride and get some trials info from you if this is not a problem. Mike D. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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